U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the landmark Secession Building, just a short walk from the Vienna State Opera. Head down to the basement to see Klimt's amazing "Beethoven Frieze," while listening ...

In German, it's called the Wiener Staatsoper. In English, it's Vienna State Opera. This is one of world's most legendary opera houses. and with 1,709 seats, and room for 567 more standing, it's also ...

Thirty-five years ago, I visited Vienna on my first backpacking trip to Europe. I have a faint memory of touring the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Naturhistorisches Museum, Schönbrunn Palace, and ...

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Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. In Anthony Minghella’s acclaimed production of Madama Butterfly, the Wiener Staatsoper presents Puccini ...

The “Safety Curtain” series at the Vienna State Opera has put artwork from all over the world in front of audiences since 1998. By Farah Nayeri The Vienna State Opera is not exactly a go-to place for ...

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Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Johann Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos at the Vienna State Opera, citing ill health earlier this month that limited her preparation. “I am sad ...

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